High-anger drivers are more likely to go 10 to 20 mph over the speed limit, rapidly switch lanes, tailgate, and enter an intersection when the light turns red. High anger drivers get angry faster and behave more aggressively. They’re more likely to swear or name-call, to yell at other drivers, to honk in anger.
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Anger and aggression are normal, but parents need to respond. “This is a critical time to address children’s anger and self-control to ensure healthy development and to help them succeed later in life,” said Kenneth Dodge, PhD, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University who studies the development and prevention of aggressive behaviors.
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Kassinove says clinicians need to start by helping patients increase their motivation and awareness of their anger. Changing. This stage includes assertiveness training, avoiding and escaping from anger-invoking situations, and a"barb exposure technique" that triggers patients' anger and then teaches them to relax.
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Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as “relax,” “take it easy.”. Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply. Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination. Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer.
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Group therapy sessions are led by one or more psychologists with specialized training, who teach group members proven strategies for managing specific problems. If you're involved in an anger-management group, for instance, your psychologist will describe scientifically tested strategies for controlling anger.
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Dr. Kassinove: Anger management works. There have been six large-scale analyses of adult anger management programs. There have been six large-scale analyses of adult anger management programs. The latest one reviewed 96 different studies and concluded that psychological treatments are moderately effective for treating anger in various groups.
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Together, Dr. Kassinove and Dr. Tafrate have authored two books: Anger Management for Everyone: Ten Proven Strategies to Help You Control Anger and Live a Happier Life, and The Practitioner's Guide to Anger Management. Thank you both for joining me today. Howard Kassinove, PhD: Our pleasure. Raymond “Chip” Tafrate, PhD: Great to be here.
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Hundreds of research studies have explored the effectiveness of therapies for treating anger. Several large analyses of the published research suggest that overall, approximately 75% of people receiving anger management therapy improved as a result. The majority of research on anger treatment has focused on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT ...
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Strategies to keep anger at bay. Anger can be caused by internal and external events. You might feel mad at a person, an entity like the company you work for, or an event like a traffic jam or a political election. Wherever the feelings come from, you don’t have to let your anger get the better of you. Here are some techniques to help you ...
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Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, for example, or motivate you to find solutions to problems. But excessive anger can cause problems. Increased blood pressure and other physical ...
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